Monday, December 24, 2007

Sniffing GSM Data, 007 Style!

We've all watched a lot of James Bond and other geeky movies, where they are able to sniff GSM data and intercept calls using a van! Does that exist in the real world?

Well I have been doing a bit of research on GSM sniffing tools and techniques that can allow penetrating GSM Networks. During this I came across a device that is basically used to intercept/record/jam GSM cellular communications. These devices are sold commercially, however can be only obtained by Low Enforcement and Govt. Agencies :). The price of these units is upwards to $500,000 USD. So they do exist, and in van styles ;).